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What percent of users and experts removed it?
23% remove it77% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #6,986
United States Rank #8,748
Reach 0.0614%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 31.89 days
940.76 days >
Average installed length: 494.30 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
10.6.10100.0.0 4.54%
10.6.10000.0.0 43.77%
10.2.10000.0.0 51.69%

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Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1

What is Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1?

Set of 66 Picture-in-Picture effect templates for creating amazing overlays.

About  (from Nero AG)

Nero Creative Packs will jumpstart any project and help create cinematic finishes for your photo slideshows and home videos.

Overview

Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1 is a software program developed by Nero AG. The most common release is 10.2.10000.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named Lightpatch1.3.exe. The setup package generally installs about 155 files and is usually about 1.23 MB (1,288,704 bytes). The installed file KwikMediaUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 33% of users of Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.nero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Nero\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{EF3A4DAE-F16F-4AC1-87BB-FE00A784084F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.23 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1

Program executable:Lightpatch1.3.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\Nero\Lightpatch1.3.exe
MD5:4d15f57b88ea7e29f8d90a4be36fff31
Additional files:
  • ImageEffects.Interop.dll - Nero Playback Component Dynamic Link Library
  • ImageProcessLib.Interop.dll
  • SolutionExplorer.dll - Nero Solution Explorer Dynamic Link Library
  • ACME.Interop.dll - Advanced Content Manager & Enumerator
  • NeroContentLicenseCheck.dll - Nero Content License Check Library
  • NeroGadgetCMServer.exe - Nero Copy Medium Gadget Server
  • NeColorCrct.dll - NeColorC Dynamic Link Library
  • SolutionExplorerCLI.dll - SECLI Dynamic Link Library (SolutionExplorerCLI Dynamic Link Library)
  • NCC.exe - Nero ControlCenter Module (Nero ControlCenter)
  • NCChelper.exe - Nero ControlCenter Helper
  • HelpBase.dll - Nero Help Installer Base (Nero Help Installer Base DLL)
  • CognitecConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Cognitec Connector
  • NeroDiscMergeWrongDisc.exe - NeroDiscMergeWrongDisc (NeroDiscMergeWrongDisc Application)
  • InFAudioRippingServer.dll - InFAudioRippingServer (Nero 10 Inline Function AudioRipping Server)
  • NeroSecurDiscViewer.exe - Nero SecurDisc Viewer (Nero Aplication for SecurDisc)
  • AdvrCntrProxy.dll - Nero Core Components (AdvrCntrProxy)
  • DeviceConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Move it plug-in
  • Blu-rayPlayer.exe - Nero Blu-ray Player
  • DriveLocker.dll - Nero AG DriveLocker (DriveLocker)
  • ClipartPack.dll - Template Pack Icon
  • MovieThemePack4.dll
  • DotNetAppLauncher.dll - DotNetAppLauncher (.net application launcher)
  • NeroAudioRip.exe - Save Audio Tracks
  • DesktopClientLib.dll - DesktopClientLib
  • KARAOKE.DLL - Nero Burning ROM (Nero Karaoke DLL)
  • nero.exe
  • NeroAPIEngine.dll - Nero Library
  • NeroCmd.exe - NeroCmd - NeroAPI Command Processor
  • NeroFileDialog.Interop.dll - Nero File Dialog
  • NeroFileDialogIDL.Interop.dll
  • NeroRescueAgent.exe - Nero RescueAgent
  • uCDCopy.dll
  • uEqualize.dll
  • uFATImporter.dll
  • uGENCUSH.dll
  • uGeneratr.dll
  • uGenFAT.dll
  • ugeniso.dll
  • uGenUDF.dll
  • uGenUDF2.dll
  • uHDDImporter.dll
  • uimage.dll - Nero Recorder Driver
  • AdvrCntr5.dll - AdvrCntr Module
  • Burn.Model.dll - Nero Kwik Media (Nero.Framework.Burn)
  • Burn.UI.dll - BurnUI
  • Burn.ViewModel.dll - Burn.ViewModel
  • DeviceImportLibrary.dll - DeviceImportLibrary
  • DeviceManager.dll - DeviceManager
  • DeviceMonitor.dll - DeviceMonitor
  • DeviceOperations.dll - DeviceOperations
  • DeviceSync.dll - DeviceSync
  • FaceScanner.dll - FaceScanner
  • FileScanner.dll - FileScanner
  • FileSystemWatcher.dll - FileSystemWatcher
  • FolderScanner.exe - Folder Scanner
  • IndexingManager.dll - IndexingManager
  • KwikFileWatcher.dll - NTFS File Watcher Core
  • KwikFileWatcherService.exe - NTFS File Watcher Service
  • KwikFileWatcherServicePS.dll - NTFS File Watcher Service Proxy/Stub
  • KwikMedia.501.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

6 Autoplay Handlers
  • KwikMedia.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11BluRayOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroKwikMedia11' and the action verb 'open.
  • MediaHub.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'MediaHub10VCDMovieOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroMediaHub10' and the action verb 'open.
  • MediaHome.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11BluRayOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroKwikMedia11' and the action verb 'open.
  • nero.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroBurningROM10LaunchNBR' with the ProgID of 'Nero.BurningROM.10.AutoPlay' and the action verb 'LanchNE.
  • Blu-rayPlayer.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroBluRayPlayerOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroBluRayPlayer' and the action verb 'open.
  • NeroExpress.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroExpress10LaunchNE' with the ProgID of 'Nero.Express.10.AutoPlay' and the action verb 'LanchNE.
7 Scheduled Tasks
  • NeroExpress.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{510239FB-D419-421B-BBCD-61639B4D4559}' (runs on registration).
  • KwikMedia.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C73A1EA8-CA69-4B6B-9DC0-B356E5EC96A9}' (runs on registration).
  • KwikMedia.600.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B2DC50E4-3552-4CD0-A7F0-C35FE3041C86}' (runs on registration).
  • nero.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8BF49F37-3FED-47E4-9E77-454DCFCD062A}' (runs on registration).
  • MediaHome.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{642D5E0B-6CD3-4BA5-BCFE-2682E3BFD514}' (runs on registration).
  • MediaBrowser.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{87EE94FE-AE68-4A8E-8DD3-4193DD3B0E77}' (runs on registration).
  • Plus 1 more
Service
  • NASvc.exe runs as a service named '@C:\Programme\Nero\Update\NASvc.exe,-200' (NAUpdate).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • KwikMedia.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\KM\KwikMedia.exe'.
  • Blu-rayPlayer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero Blu-ray Player\Blu-rayPlayer.exe'.

How do I remove Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1?

You can uninstall Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Nero 10 PiP EffectPack 1.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 68%
Win XP 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 23%
Keep it 77%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 71.43%
Windows 10 20.40%
Windows XP 4.79%
Windows Vista 3.39%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.94%
Windows 7 Ultimate 22.90%
Windows 7 Professional 12.45%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.81%
Windows 8.1 4.15%
Windows 10 Home 3.57%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.21%
  Germany 22.17%
  Italy 8.71%
  Canada 3.66%
  France 3.00%
  Brazil 2.56%
  Australia 2.56%
  Belgium 1.83%
  United Kingdom 1.83%
  Netherlands 1.46%
  Austria 1.32%
  Greece 1.24%
  Spain 1.17%
  South Africa 0.80%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 19.04%
Dell 18.01%
Acer 16.64%
GIGABYTE 13.89%
ASUS 12.18%
Toshiba 5.49%
Medion 5.32%
Intel 3.26%
American Megatrends 2.92%
Samsung 2.23%
MSI 1.03%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 6.01%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.65%
ASUS All Series 3.53%
MEDIONPC MS-7502 3.18%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.47%
Dell Studio XPS 8100 2.12%

About Nero AG

Nero is a software company best known for its burning software, Nero Burning ROM.
Publisher URL: www.nero.com

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